Inventory of county records, Travis County courthouse, Austin, Texas, Volume 1 Page: 3
Volume 1 of 2; xiv, 235 p. maps ; 28 cm.View a full description of this book.
Extracted Text
The following text was automatically extracted from the image on this page using optical character recognition software:
diversified terrain.
In addition to a wealth of cultural, scientific, and sociopolitical
programs which the University of Texas extends to
the community, Austin supports a symphony orchestra, a theatre,
and a civic ballet. Several art and historical museums are
located in the area. Most recently Austin has been heralded
as the cultural center of the Southwest as large numbers of
avant-garde musicians, artists, and writers have gravitated
to the city to complement the already rich cultural environment.
Travis County operates under the Constitution of 1876 which
outlines the major offices of county government and their functions.
COMMISSIONERS' COURT
The Commissioners' Court serves as the administrative body
of the county. The powers and duties of this body are granted
and limited by the Constitution of the State of Texas. The
court consists of four commissioners, two of whom are elected
every two years. The County Judge, elected from the county as
a whole, presides over the Commissioners' Court.l Two of the
most important powers of the court are the setting of the tax rate
for the county and the approval of the county budget.2 Other
duties include providing for the disposition of all school lands
granted to the county; providing for necessary public buildings
and their repair; conducting elections; establishing and maintaining
roads, bridges, and ferries; auditing and settling accounts
against the county; providing for the support of paupers and
3
Upcoming Pages
Here’s what’s next.
Search Inside
This book can be searched. Note: Results may vary based on the legibility of text within the document.
Tools / Downloads
Get a copy of this page or view the extracted text.
Citing and Sharing
Basic information for referencing this web page. We also provide extended guidance on usage rights, references, copying or embedding.
Reference the current page of this Book.
Adams, Kate; Fortin, Maurice G.; Riney, James E. & Dunn, Brother William. Inventory of county records, Travis County courthouse, Austin, Texas, Volume 1, book, 1978; Denton, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth25176/m1/18/: accessed April 28, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Special Collections.